NEW ORLEANS – Whitney Bank will present the 10th Annual ACG Louisiana Awards, recognizing growth companies, business professionals and noteworthy transactions from across the state of Louisiana, on Wednesday, May 17, at The Roosevelt New Orleans, 130 Roosevelt Way. There will be a 6:00 p.m. reception followed by a seated dinner.

Tickets cost $150 for ACG members, and $200 for non-members.

The ACG Louisiana Awards dinner has become the premier event to recognize the business achievements of Louisiana based companies, drawing between 200 and 250 people and top executives from award-winning companies to accept the awards.

Those being honored this year include:

Outstanding Corporate Growth – Lamar Advertising Company

Emerging Growth Company – Zlien

Deal Of The Year – Black Diamond’s Acquisition of Bayou Steel

Dealmaker Of The Year – Century Link Executive Team

Young Dealmaker of the Year – Mr. David de Laureal

Lifetime Achievement – Tom Benson

ACG Louisiana is the local chapter of a global organization that focuses on corporate business development and investment. ACG Louisiana has focused on events to draw national investors to New Orleans, as investment capital is a high priority for local entrepreneurs and businesses to take their growth to the next level. The ACG Louisiana Awards event has become an established part of the chapter's efforts.